Fear and Hope in Juba: 623 Arrested in Battle Against Gang Violence

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‎ ‎Central Equatoria State (CES) security forces have arrested 623 individuals suspected of affiliation with notorious street gangs in Juba as part of a sweeping anti-crime operation across the capital . ‎ ‎The suspects are allegedly linked to high-profile gangs such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, among others. ‎ ‎While detailed profiles of the detainees remain pending, officials emphasize the operation is in direct response to a recent surge in heinous criminal activity including a particularly disturbing gang rape in the Shirikat area of Juba, which sparked national outrage and hastened the crackdown.  ‎ ‎In the wake of the arrests, CES Governor Rabi Emmanuel Mujung has renewed calls for reformatory schools aimed at providing vocational training and rehabilitation for youth implicated in gang activities. ‎ ‎This includes proposals for a holistic strategy pairing enforcement with social and mental health support a key element raised during recent securi...

South Sudan and Sudan To Open All Four Boarder Points

 

Tut Gatluak, the Chairperson of the Transitional National Committee, and also Presidential Advisor on Security

The four boarder points between Sudan and South Sudan have all been re-opened, President Security Affairs Advisor said. 

The four boarder points namely: Renk-Jebelein River Transport, Aweil-Mariam road transport then Panakwach-Bentiu.

According to the Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs Mr. Tut Gatluak said that agreement to open the four boarders came after President Kiir and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan The Deputy Chairperson Of Sudan Sovereign Council discussed to open the boarders. 

He said that “we took out the peace files of the two countries and we discussed the issue of the borders concerning the two countries, and the committee’s activities are very important,” 

He further said that “The borders opened four outlets, the road to Renk – Jebelein, river transport, the road to Aweil – Mariam then Panakwach- Bentiu. All the discussions will cover the border issues, the delegation is composed of armed forces from both countries and will discuss everything related to the borders and the trade movement between the two countries.”



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